Account Administration Officer

Role Responsibility

Are you a high-performing data entry professional with a strong background in finance systems and a proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments?

We are seeking three experienced Account Administration Officers to join our Finance division. This is not an entry-level role as we require individuals with exceptional attention to detail, speed, and accuracy, who can confidently manage high volumes of financial data and adapt quickly to complex systems and processes.

About the Roles

We are recruiting for the following positions:

1. Accounts Payable Team (x2 roles)

• Process 100+ invoices/payment requests per day with precision and efficiency.
• Ensure all transactions are compliant with internal controls and financial procedures.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to resolve discrepancies swiftly.

2. Control Team (x1 role)

• Accurately raise and cancel Accounts Receivable (AR) invoices within strict SLAs.
• Manage supplier setup and amendments in the Accounts Payable (AP) system.
• Handle AR and AP queries with professionalism and clarity.
• Process multiple daily payment runs.
• Follow strict financial controls and procedures as set by internal audit and compliance standards.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in high-volume data entry within a finance environment.
• Strong working knowledge of financial systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, or similar).
• Exceptional accuracy, speed, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.
• Excellent communication skills for dealing with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Strong time management and organisational skills under pressure.

This is a demanding role requiring expertise, resilience, and professionalism.

Please specify which position you are applying for in your application.

Previous applicants need not apply.

This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.

This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Contact Details

For more information please contact Caroline Mill caroline.mill@kent.gov.uk from Accounts Payable and Jayne Foxall jayne.foxall@kent.gov.uk  for The Control Team.

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KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.

Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.